CAROLINA SHRIMP SOUP

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Fresh shrimp from the Carolina coast is one of our favorite foods. We add kale, garlic, red peppers and black-eyed peas to complete this wholesome, filling soup. -Mary Marlowe Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch kale, trimmed and coarsely chopped (about 16 cups)
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Minced fresh chives, optional

Steps:

In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook just until shrimp turn pink, 1-2 minutes longer. Remove from pot., In same pot, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Stir in kale and red pepper; cook, covered, until kale is tender, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes. Add broth; bring to a boil. Stir in peas, salt, pepper and shrimp; heat through. If desired, sprinkle servings with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges